of Leslie, AR
October 12, 1944 - September 29, 2021
Judy Griffin, age 76 of Leslie, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, September 29th, 2021 at Washington Regional in Fayetteville, Arkansas surrounded by her husband and children. She was born in Portageville, Missouri on October 12th, 1944 to Ollie Hayes and Mamie Brunt Hayes. She married Kenneth Griffin on December 9th, 1961 in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Judy enjoyed gardening, playing cards with family and friends, watching movies and listening to music. She was a wonderful cook and liked cooking big meals for her family. She loved to be outdoors, soaking up the sunshine or sitting by the water. Spending time with her Ozzie-dog brought her much joy. Her favorite way to begin the day was having a cup of coffee with her husband. Her amazing spirit will be greatly missed by her family.
Survivors include her husband of almost 60 years, Kenneth Griffin; her children, Vicki (Rex) Martin-Therrell of Imperial, MO, Roger (Cari) Griffin of Festus, MO, Tonya (Kenneth) Noce of Bloomsdale, MO and Julie (David) Bonds-Lambert of Festus, MO; grandchildren, Jennifer (Steph) Schmidt, Lindsey Owens, Jennifer Briggs, Tamara Burgard, Randall Martin, Joshua Griffin, Mandi Griffin, Talisha (Nick) Griffin, Casey (Joshua) Taylor, Courtney (Steven) Richard, Chelsea (Owen) Noce, Andrew Bonds, Daniel Bonds, Alexa (Cedric) Lambert and Brianna Lambert; great-grandchildren, Sutton, Jaydon, Gia, Joseph, Carli, Evan, Abigail, Austin, Aria, Ashton, Steven, Sophi, Jada, Jewell, Bradley, Kendra, Landon, Parker, Axel, Brantley and Denver; sisters, Marie Hayes-Nowell, Emma Lou Hayes-Adams and Patricia "Pat" Hayes-Macanufo; daughter-in-law, Tosha Griffin of Festus, MO; a multitude of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends; and her precious companion, her little dog, baby Ozzie.
Judy is preceded in death by her parents, Ollie and Mamie Hayes; six siblings, Rex, Opal, Nadine, JB, Jerry and Danny; one son, Gregory "Greg" Griffin; and grandson, Bradley "Brad" Griffin.
Funeral services for Judy will be 2:00 PM Monday, October 4th, 2021 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Robert Gray officiating. Visitation will be 1:00 till 2:00 PM preceding the service.
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22 Condolence(s)
Lori (Crawford) Pruneau
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Continued prayers for the family! What a sweet lady Mrs. Griffin was!
Barbara Amsden
Monday, October 4, 2021
She was a beautiful neighbor so sorry for your lost prayers ðŸ™for the family!!
Kelly Schwartz
Monday, October 4, 2021
So sorry for your loss, prayers for all.
Dwayne and Kathy Barnett
Sunday, October 3, 2021
So sorry to hear about Judy. Our thoughts and prayers are with y’all.
John massey
Sunday, October 3, 2021
Sorry for the family’s loss prayers
Dewayne and Dena Tumbleson
Saturday, October 2, 2021
Ken and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tamara Martin-Burgard
Friday, October 1, 2021
RIP Grandma. You will be missed! I will never forget all the amazing times together. Say hello to my dad, Uncle Greg and Brad for me. You will never be forgotten. I love and miss you
Dianne Thompson
Friday, October 1, 2021
To the Griffin family,
I'm so sorry for your loss, I know she is having a big family reunion in Heaven with dad and grandma and grandpa and all her brothers and sisters. Prayers for the family . Its not easy to lose a parent, but your dad is really going to need you now. I will keep you in our prayers. Love you all.
Mildred Tumbleson Allen
Friday, October 1, 2021
Dear God please hold the family in your arms and give them strength in their time of need. Judy was a wonderful fun beautiful lady.
Arnold UPS
Friday, October 1, 2021
Sorry for your loss :/
Marie Nowell and Patricia Silman
Friday, October 1, 2021
Prayers for us all.
Stephanie Welch
Friday, October 1, 2021
My deepest sympathy to the family. My God wrap his arms around you in this time of need
Connie Barker
Friday, October 1, 2021
Dear Roger, Cari, Josh, Mandi and extended families ... wish we could be there with you at this most difficult time. Sending our LOVE AND HEARTFELT Sympathy!
Duane coleman
Friday, October 1, 2021
So sorry to hear
Lori Sheets
Friday, October 1, 2021
Ms. Judy was a wonderful friend. We worked together at the plant. Sending you my condolences. I admired her so much. Your family are in my prayers.
Tracy Ebersoldt Anderson
Friday, October 1, 2021
Tonya, Roger and family I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere sympathies and know that I pray for peace and comfort for you and your family. ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»
larry huie
Thursday, September 30, 2021
prayers for the family during this time of tragedy god bless you all.
Amanda Wilson McNew
Thursday, September 30, 2021
So sorry for your loss✌ðŸ™ðŸ’ªâ¤
Marilyn Tumbleson~ Born
Thursday, September 30, 2021
I have to express my condolences for your loss I love Judy so much she was so fun God bless ken and the family you're in prayers
Shannon & Bruce Deckard
Thursday, September 30, 2021
"I was so saddened to hear about Aunt Judy's passing. We hope & pray that the Family Especially Ken will have strength during this time of loss." We Love Y'all
Phyllis Tumbleson McMillen
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Ken and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers going up for you. I sure did love her
Sandi Hodges
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Rest in peace, you will be missed.